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Jackpot: Enormous Blue Crab Smashes New York State Record
Sometimes, the fisherman isn't lying about the size of their catch. A monumental blue crab was once again harvested in New York, and it's smashed the previous record set only 10 months ago. Not only does New York have a new record on the books... but the legendary crustacean may...
A rare catch at Jordan’s Lobster Farms
In a rare event, Jordan’s Lobster Farms, a cornerstone of the seafood industry in Island Park for over 70 years, welcomed five rare orange lobsters. Fishermen pulled five orange lobsters in one trap in Boothbay Harbor in Maine, which were transported to the Island Park Lobster eatery. The addition of the orange lobster family has brought a surge of interest to Jordan’s Lobster Farms. This rare display comes just two weeks after the restaurant received a shipment of a 20-pound and the rarities serve as an educational opportunity for the public.
Editorial: Be mindful of shark safety
One of the many attractions of Long Island is access to our beautiful beaches. As we take full advantage of our island’s coasts in this hot weather, it is important to stay informed on the risks of the ocean. While deaths from shark attacks are uncommon — there were...
East Islip 7-Eleven Sells NYS Lottery Ticket Worth Over $30,000
A 7-Eleven has made one lucky Long Islander over $30,000 richer after they purchased a winning lottery ticket at the East Islip-based convenience store last week. According to New York State Lottery officials, the top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket for the drawing held on July 8 is worth a cool $32,341 to whoever has the ticket in their possession.
Happenings For July 24 to July 30
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (The Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh Street, Garden City) Join us for an enchanting evening at our Annual Rose Soiree. Guests will receive 2 drink tickets for The Patio Bar for wine, beer, froze or specialty cocktail of the night, full access to wine tastings, hors d’oeuvre stations, a complimentary raffle ticket for exciting prizes and giveaways upon arrival and LIVE music entertainment all night long! All guests are encouraged to wear any shade of PINK. Guests must be 21+ years old to attend. Tickets are $75 plus Eventbrite fees. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rose-soiree-2024-tickets-925371409797?aff=oddtdtcreator.
Come to a VeryFunny Show featuring Howard Moore & Uptown Comedy @ Governor’s in Levittown – Hilarious Comedy, Food & Drinks on July20th
Levittown, NY 11756 (Map) Make sure you don’t miss our SUMMER Comedy Show on July 20th at Governor’s-Levittown (in the “Big-Room”) in Levittown, New York. Once again, we have a great cast of comics ready for you, as well as a DJ and great food and drinks. It’s going to be a great event once again and we all are going to be laughing our heads off on that Saturday night– July 20th — So…, It’s OK – give yourself some comic-relief and allow yourself to experience a fun-filled, exciting show featuring Howard Moore and the Uptown Comedy Connection in the “Big-Room” at Governor’s in Levittown.
Shark sighting at LI’s Hewlett Point Beach temporarily closes beach to swimmers
A shark was spotted in the waters at Hewlett Point Beach on Long Island, shutting down the waters to swimmers for at least an hour. Standard safety protocol for when a shark is spotted is to close the beach to swimmers one mile in both directions.
Movie Night in the Park
For the past couple summers, the Town of Islip has been organizing free outdoor movie nights for kids and families to hang out and watch a film under the stars. This week was no different as many families gathered at Ronkonkoma Beach Monday night to watch a recent film called Migration.
Breeze Airways to double LI service to this Florida destination
Greater Ronkonkoma coverage is funded in part by The Core Station Yards, now leasing brand-new apartment homes in Ronkonkoma. Click here to book your in-person tour today. Long Islanders love Vero Beach, and Breeze Airways has taken notice. The airline has decided to double its MacArthur Airport nonstop service from...
Blue Bays: East End Abuzz with Caribbean-esque Waters, But Cause Not So Pretty
Some East End residents enjoying a day at the beach or on a boat could be forgiven if they thought they were magically transported to the Caribbean on a recent summer day. That’s because the waters around the Hamptons and the North Fork had turned an unusually turquoise hue in recent weeks. Although many took it as a welcome change from the usual green tint to the water in the Atlantic Ocean and the bays across the region, the cause was a not-so-welcome common culprit: an algae bloom — a unique phytoplankton known as coccolithophores.
Brand-New AG Steakhouse In Westbury Cited As 'Absolute Gem'
AG Steakhouse – located in Westbury at 1177 Corporate Drive – held its soft opening in May 2024, promising “an edgy twist” on the traditional Brazilian churracso (barbecue) experience. Diners who opt for the AG Rodizio, Portuguese for “rotation,” can simply flip their tokens to green...
Long Island stars shine bright in support of new Ronald McDonald House in Stony Brook
Concert at the Engeman Theater raises $45k for Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro. More than 200 guests turned out to a spectacular gala benefit concert put on by the Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro on Tuesday, June 18th, at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport, NY, to help support the Capital Campaign to build a new Ronald McDonald House at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. The event raised $45,000 for the effort.
Craveworthy Brands to Launch Nomad Dawgs at Wing It On! on July 22
July 18, 2024 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO, IL - In honor of National Hot Dog Day, Craveworthy Brands is excited to announce the upcoming launch of Nomad Dawgs. Nomad Dawgs will be available in-store and digitally at participating Wing It On! locations, starting July 22, 2024. The concept stems from...
RECAP: The 27th Anniversary Edition of The Long Island International Film Expo
The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) has concluded the 27th Anniversary presentation of the festival, which happened from July 9th – July 14th at the historic Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave in Bellmore. Nominees and Winners. (Winners have an *) Alan Fortunoff Humanitarian Film Award. *Harvey: Voice for...
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